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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.44, 243.60 and 136.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.44, 243.60 and 136.94 is: 205.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.44 : 243.60 = 136.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.44/243.60 = 136.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.44x = 243.60 × 136.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.44x = 33,358.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,358.58/162.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.36

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